Download Subtitle Support - Best Software & Apps

  • VLC media player

    3.0.6

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac
    Android
    iPhone

    Simply the best free multi-format media player

    8
    44578 votes
    • PROS: Supports a wide range of formats, Good hotkey support, Easy to use, Very flexible and lightweight, Integration with web channel streaming services, Improved interface in version 3, More format support in version 3, Plays BluRay and HD, Completely free!
    • CONS: User interface is quite basic, User interface slicker in Mac version
  • MX Player

    1.10.47

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    iPhone

    One of the best free media players for Android

    8
    7612 votes
    • PROS: Plays almost any format, Multi-core decoding, Excellent subtitle support, All features unlocked in free version, Free
    • CONS: Some trial and error required
  • Media Player Classic

    1.7.13

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Simple, lightweight media watching with Media Player Classic Home Cinema

    8
    767 votes
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    • PROS: Simple interface, Runs well on slower machines, Handles almost any media file format
    • CONS: No streaming video support
  • GOM Player

    2.3.40.5302

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac
    Android

    GOM Player is versatile, customizable and free for everyone. GOM plays all of the most popular video formats with the option to add subtitles and even VR!

    8
    5306 votes
    • MX Player Pro

      1.10.31

      License
      buy Download
      Platform
      Android

      Donation version of MX Player

      8
      539 votes
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      • PROS: Plays almost any format, Multi-core decoding, Excellent subtitle support, All features unlocked in free version
      • CONS: Some trial and error required
    • BS.Player

      2.73

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows
      Android

      Great media player supporting a wide range of formats

      8
      5574 votes
      • PROS: Supports all popular video formats, Skinnable interface, Can handle subtitles, Easy to manage both with mouse and keyboard
      • CONS: Unattractive default skin, No documentation included
    • HandBrake

      1.1.1

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows
      Mac
      iPhone

      Free DVD to MPEG-4 converter

      7
      376 votes
      • PROS: Quick conversion, Alters video quality to suit required file size, Chops black bands around a video
      • CONS: Sometimes crashes
    • MPlayerX

      1.0.18

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Mac

      Free media player for almost any format

      6
      99 votes
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      • PROS: Plays almost any video or audio, Very simple to use, Supports subtitles
      • CONS: No channel or subtitle search integration
    • AllCast

      2.0.5.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android
      iPhone

      Accessing Media Across Platforms

      5
      9 votes
      • PROS: Watch media from devices to TV, Supports most DLNA renderers, Share media contents
      • CONS: Requires a TV Player connected with the device first, Only 5 minute viewing limit, Media played depends on devices’ contents
    • MPC HC

      Varies with device

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A free Windows media player that is open source

      8
      231 votes
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      • PROS: Works on computers from as far back as 1999, There are no toolbar additions or adverts
      • CONS: It is basic and ugly looking if you do not make changes to it, The program is too simple for most media lovers
    • Perian

      1.2.3

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Mac

      Make QuickTime play almost any video format

      7
      237 votes
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      • PROS: Support wide range of media files, Subtitle support for SSA and SRT, Works with QuickTime 7.6.6
      • CONS: May not play all media types, No longer under development, Does not work with QuickTime 10 or above
    • SubLight

      3.6.2

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Watch your favorite films with subtitles in different languages

      7
      69 votes
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      • PROS: Useful and fast to look for subtitles, Just double click to launch your film subtitled
      • CONS: Not many non-English film subtitles available
    • Khan Academy

      1.4.0.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A free program for windows

      10
      2 votes
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      • SMPlayer

        16.6

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Multiformat video player that doesn't need codecs

        8
        401 votes
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        • PROS: Not restricted by codecs, Resumes play from stopping point, Lot of subtitle control
        • CONS: Doesn't play some codec protected media properly
      • MX Player Códec (ARMv6 VFP)

        1.7.39

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Android

        A simple video player for your Android smartphone

        8
        201 votes
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        • PROS: Comprehensive subtitle support
        • CONS: Doesn’t support some video types, Free version is limited
      • Aegisub

        3.0.2

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Full-featured, free subtitle editor for many formats

        8
        250 votes
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        • PROS: Complete subtitles editor with many tools, Support for all popular subtitle formats, Embedded video player, Thoroughly documented
        • CONS: A bit overwhelming for beginners
      • Wondershare Player

        3.0.6

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Android

        Free Media Player for Everyone

        8
        18 votes
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        • PROS: Free to download, Very easy to use
        • CONS: Annoying pop up ads, Cannot play media files from memory cards
      • Dailymotion

        License
        free
        Platform
        Web Apps

        Watch and share videos online the easy way

        7
        62 votes
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        • PROS: Use Facebook to create your account, Videos organized in categories, Special MotionMaker account for original content
        • CONS: Doesn't have as many videos as YouTube
      • Dziobas Rar Player

        0.009.50

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Watch parts of a video as you unpack it

        7
        171 votes
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        • PROS: Lots of video options, Supports a range of formats, Subtitle handling
        • CONS: Playback is sometimes a little jerky
      • DivX Software for Windows

        10.4

        License
        buy Download
        Platform
        Windows
        Mac

        The official DivX player and converter

        7
        1353 votes
        • PROS: Easy to use attractive interface, Powerful media player, Includes a converter, Supports formats other than DivX
        • CONS: Converter is limited to 15 days, Big installation file
      Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
      #NameVersionVotesRatingPlatform
      12.3.40.530253068.1Windows,Mac,Android
      21.10.4776127.9Android,iPhone
      32.7355747.9Windows,Android
      43.0.6445787.7Windows,Mac,Android,iPhone
      510.413537.2Windows,Mac

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